Sebastien Ibeagha | FC Dallas

Player Details

Name

Sebastien Uchechukwu Ibeagha

Pronunciation

ibby-AH-ga

Height

6' 2"

Weight

187 lbs

Date of Birth

1.21.1992 (32)

Birthplace

Warri, Nigeria

Position

Defender

Roster Category

Senior

Latest

Latest

Sebastien Ibeagha Named to MLSsoccer.com’s Team of the Matchday Following Texas Derby Win

FRISCO, Texas (April 29, 2024) – FC Dallas defender Sebastien Ibeagha was named to MLSsoccer.com’s Team of the Matchday presented by Audi for Matchday 11. Ibeagha scored his first goal of the season, helping Dallas win its second game of the 2024 season. Ibeagha scored FC Dallas’ second goal of

Career Summary

ACQUIRED
Signed as free agent on Dec. 5, 2022 on a two-year contract with club options for 2025 and 2026.

PROFESSIONAL

Entering eighth year as a professional in 2024 with fourth MLS team.
In 2023, scored first career goal on an assist from fellow center back Nkosi Tafari at Vancouver (March 11) and assisted Tafari for first career MLS assist at LAFC (March 25).
Played at Duke University from 2010-13 earning All-ACC honors and 2012 ACC Defensive Player of the Year.
Signed his first professional contract with Danish first division club AC Horsens in 2013, where he appeared in 17 matches. He also had loan stints with Denmark’s FC Fredericia (2014) and Iceland’s Fran Reykjavik (2015).

PERSONAL

His older brother Christian Ibeagha trained with FC Dallas during the 2011 and 2012 preseason.
Two-time MLS Cup Champion with LAFC and New York City FC.
Enjoys golfing.
Ranked as most fashionable footballer in the CONCACAF area by Forty One Magazine.
Consensus top-three most fashionable players in MLS by MLS Player Association.